WHY CALIBRATION IS IMPORTANT FOR MANUFACTURERS
Over time, the accuracy of all devices will eventually decay, including those used to measure the performance of other devices. In order to test this decay and ensure all equipment is functioning to its full potential, calibration is necessary.
Calibration gives manufacturers confidence that their machines are operating correctly and their measurements are being accurately recorded. It also helps promote safe processes, the reduction of manufacturing errors and quality assurance. Here’s why calibration is important for all manufacturers:
Keeps manufacturing processes safe.
Obtaining accurate measurements is essential to every task in the manufacturing industry. It’s important that equipment is functioning properly to ensure machine and product safety. If certain quantities are not properly measured during manufacturing, like force or electrical current, a major safety hazard could be created.
In some manufacturing applications, calibration could be life-saving. Through this process, manufacturers can utilize reliable information about their machines functionality, including alarms and emergency systems, to prevent any disaster or injury. Ensuring accurate machine functionality is important in maintaining a safe work environment.
Helps reduce costs and manufacturing errors.
Product defects can turn into major losses for companies in both time and money. Small errors in measurements will add up over time. Without proper monitoring, it’s likely that processes will have to be stopped and restarted frequently, resulting in wasted resources and valuable production time.
Calibrating instruments will ensure all processes are running properly and reduce the risk for product defects. By comparing machine measurements to set standards, manufacturers can feel confident that each product will be produced correctly and the same.
Ensures product quality.
To perform at the highest efficiency and quality, equipment must be properly monitored and maintained. Even minor adjustments can have a major impact on overall product quality. With reduced quality comes customer dissatisfaction and potential damage to company reputation. It can also lead to a loss in sales, time and resources.
Calibration will ensure every product is being manufactured to company standards. By monitoring equipment and regularly testing accuracy, products will continue to be produced at optimum quality and with little disruption.
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